13+ 5G vs Aquos sense9

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one. Against the Aquos sense9 it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · Aquos sense9 61 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Sharp Aquos sense9 $380

Buy with care$13.25/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

13+ 5G 70Aquos sense9 80

The Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.

Performance

13+ 5G 58Aquos sense9 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

13+ 5G 67Aquos sense9 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

13+ 5G 80Aquos sense9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13+ 5G 32Aquos sense9 34

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

13+ 5G 70Aquos sense9 61

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13+ 5G	Aquos sense9
Price (street)	$215	$380
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+	6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	USB-C wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm	149 × 73 × 8.9 mm
Weight	185 g	166 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported until	Sep 2028	Nov 2028

13+ 5G full verdict →Aquos sense9 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.